1. Barodabari:
140 Km from Slg , New Alipurduar-35 Km , New Coochbihar-45 Km Rajabhatkhawa-35 Km , Buxa Fort-60 Km , Rashik Bill-50 Km , Phoonsuling-20 Km , Jaldapara-10 Km , South Khairabari-20 Km, Kunjanagar-30 Km ,Cooch Bihar Raj Bari-35 Km.
2. Darjeeling:
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI ): It is a unique institution for trains Mountaineers.(closed every Thursday)
• Tiger hill: This spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over “Kanchanjangha”. • Ghoom monastery: Samten choling Monastery belonging to Gelugpa sect. • Batasia Loop (War Memorial): About 5 Km. from Darjeeling, this railway loop is a marvelous feat of engineering. • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: It is high altitude wildlife. (Closed every Thursday). • Tenzing Rock: Situated at Lebong Cart Road. H.M.I conducts rock climbing lessons on these rocks. (Closed every Thursday). • Lebong Race course: About 8 Kms from Darjeeling.This is the highest (1809mt) race course in the world. • Gorkha Handicrafts & Handlooms • Tea Garden (Side View) 3. Gangtok:
• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (N.I.T): It has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art & culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area.
• Enchey Monastery: The famous mask dance is performed here in the festival of Chaam which falls in December. • Flower show complex,White Hall: Just below the Palace Ridge park is the more recent Flower Show Hall. • Directorate of Handloom and Handicrafts: Started during the time of the Chogyals of Sikkim, as a venture to protect and propagate the craft and skills of local and village artisans. • Tashi view point: Built by the late King of Sikkim Sir. Tashi Namgyal • Hanuman Tok: 11 Km from Gangtok. Hindu Temple. • Ganesh Tok: It is a very small temple of Ganesh, a God worshipped by Hindus. • Rumtek Monastery: This is about 24 Kms from Gangtok. This is one of the famous monasteries in the world. • Botanical Garden: It is maintained by the parks and Gardens unit of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim. • Nathula Pass: 56 kms from Gangtok is a 'Nathula' Pass at an altitude of 13,600 ft. bordering between India and China in the Tibetan Plateau. • Tsomgo Lake: Situated at an altitude of 12,400 ft. The lake is about 1 km. long and oval in shape, 50ft. deep and is regarded extremely holy. • Baba Mandir: This temple is built in the memory of Harbhajan Singh(14,200ft), a sepoy in the 23rd Punjab regiment.
4. Garubathan:
55 km from NJP and 25 km from New Mall Jn
• Hollong jungle safari-There different types of animals live at Hollong Such as elephant , leopard ,bysons,deer etc.
• Morning elephant ride • Khaira Bari leopard safari
108 Km from Slg , New Mal-55 Km
7. Jayanti:
Jayanti Forest is about 20 kms from Rajabhatkhawa beside Jayanti river. Different types of animals like deer, byson etc are available here.
8. jorpokhri:
It is 15kms from Darjeeling, a beautiful picnic spot. This is the border of West Bengal, Sikkim & Bhutan. There are also beautiful twin lake.Altitude is 2,225 mt.
9. Kalimpong:
It is 67 Km from Siliguri.
• Dello-Dello is a hill (1704 mt).There is a monastery of Gelukpa community at Dello. • Dr Graham’s Home –In the year of 1900 Scottish Missionary Dr Grahams made this orphan house. • Kali Mandir- The temple of Goddess Kali .Established in the year of 1956. • Pine View Nursery-Kalimpong is popular for its cactus & orchid. • Mangal Dham – This is a beautiful Ashram of Guru Mangaldas. • Tagore House – This is the house of Ravindranath Tagore.
10. Lachung:
• Lachung monastery on the slope opposite the highway is a focal point of all religious function of the local inhabitants.
• Yumthang Valley, the ‘valley of flowers’ is at an elevation of 11,800 ft .it is a paradise for nature lovers.
11. Lachen:
Thangu – This is a beautiful lake with altitude of 13,000ft .This is about 36 kms from Lachen.
Chopta Valley-This is one of the most beautiful places in Sikkim. This is newly innovated .
12. Lava:
2350mt altitude, 99km from Siliguri via kalimpong, 119km from Siliguri via garubathan.Lava is one of the beautiful & peaceful tourist spot. Altitude of this place is 7,200 ft. There also some interesting places for visit-Monastery, forest museum, lake, glass house.
13. Lepchajagat:
This is about 19 Kms from Darjeeling ,8 Km from Ghoom.There are different types of tree. Such as-Dhupi,Guras,Chap,Kaula,Katus,Utis etc.
14. Loleygaon:
1850mt altitude, 123km from Siliguri via kalimpong, 119km from Siliguri via Garubathan.
15. Rishyap:
Rishyap is one of the beautiful & peaceful tourist spot. Altitude of this place is 8,250 ft.
16. Mirik:
This is 52 kms from Siliguri In its 1.25 km long lake. The maximum oranges of Darjeeling district are found here,which make Mirik as a ‘country of orange’.
17. Mongpong:
32 km from Siliguri
18. Murti:
73 Km from Siliguri ,18 Km from New Mal ,8 Km from Chalsa.
• Garumara National Park & Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary are about 35 kms from Murti. Elephant, leopard, rhino are available here.
• Jalpesh Mandir – This is temple of Lord Shiva. This is about 50 Kms from Murti. • Jaldhaka Hydrolic Project- This is situated near Jhalong.This is about 50 kms from Murti. • Bindu- This is the international border between India & Bhutan.This is about 60 kms from Murti. • Samsing- This place is about 35 kms from Murti. On the way to Samsing tea gardens are available in both sides. • Suntallekholla- This place is about 39 kms from Murti. Natural beauty of this place is really attracting.
19. Paren:
113 Km from Slg , New Mal-65 Km , Jaldhaka-10 Km
20. Pelling:
• Pemayangtse Monastery: Just 1 km away from Pelling. One of the oldest Monastery of the Nyingmapa sect.
• Khang-Chen-Dzonga Water Fall: About 28 Km and one hour drive from Pelling is Khang-Chen-Dzongha waterfall which can be seen throughout the year. • Khecheopari Lake: About 29 Kms. From Rimbi Falls,is consider a wishing lake. • Rimbi Water Falls=This is about 12 kms from Pelling.This is over Rimbi river. • Rabdantse=This was the capital of Sikkim at the time of 2nd Chagial.It was capital from 1670 to 1814.
21. Rajabhatkhawa:
175 Km from Slg , New Alipurduar-16 Km , Jayanti-20 Km ,Mahakal Temple-7 Km , Buxa Fort-20 Km ,Raimatang-25 Km , Rashik Bill-30 Km , Phoonsuling-55 Km , Jaldapara-50 Km , South Khairabari-10 Km, Kunjanagar-20 Km.Rajabhatkawa is famous for Jayanti National Park & Buxa Tiger Reserve.
22. Rashikbil:
212Km from Slg , New Alipurduar-34 Km , Kamaxaguri-6 Km.
23. Ravangla:
• Ralang monasteries: 13 km from Ravangla are the two monasteries at Ralang which follow the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism.
• Temi tea garden: The one and only tea estate existing in the State produces one of the top quality teas for the international market.
24. Rinchenpong:
• Rinchenpong Monastery of “Ati Buddha” which is about 2 century old is located at a walkable distance from the Bazar.
• Heritage House built in 1860.Most amazing and a peculiar aspect of this house is the multi culture architecture. • Singsore Bridge- This is the 2nd highest hanging bridge of Asia (678 mt). • Changey Falls-This falls is from 9 Kms from Singsore Bridge.
25. Rongpo:
87 Kms from Siliguri , from Rongpo Bazar- 3 Km
26. Samsing:
81 Km from Slg, New Mal-30 Km
27. Suntalekhola:
85 Km from Slg, New Mal-34 Km
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